Headteacher
Clare Community Primary School, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8PZ18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
7 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Hours: Full time; requires a commitment beyond standard school hours, while also accommodating additional responsibilities essential to the role. Annual Leave: In accordance with the STPCD, with school holidays serving as the allocated leave periods
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L14-L20 (£71,330-£82,654)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Clare Community Primary School is seeking an inspiring and visionary Headteacher to lead the school into its next phase of development. This is an exciting opportunity to drive excellence while contributing to the wider development of primary education within the Trust.
We are looking for someone who;
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to the Trust’s vision and values Builds positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents and governors
- Communicates clearly and leads with integrity and resilience
- Promotes equality of opportunity and high expectations for all pupils
- Is committed to securing strong educational outcomes
This role offers the opportunity to lead a school within a collaborative Trust environment while helping shape the future of education for our pupils.
The successful candidate will demonstrate substantial and successful senior leadership experience in a primary setting, with a proven ability to lead school improvement and raise educational standards, a track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes, a strong understanding of the primary curriculum and effective teaching practice, and the ability to inspire, coach and develop staff at all levels, alongside excellent strategic thinking, communication and organisational skills and a strong commitment to safeguarding, equality and pupil wellbeing.
What the school offers its staff
The successful candidate will provide strong strategic leadership, ensuring high standards of education, a nurturing school culture, and positive outcomes for all pupils. Working closely with the Deputy Director of Primary Education and the Trust’s leadership team, you will support innovation in curriculum and teaching and strengthen collaboration across schools.
Employee Benefits:
- Generous Pension Scheme (LGPS or Teachers’ Pension Scheme depending on the role)
- Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Free membership to Anglian Learning Sports Centres
- 20 percent discount on Anglian Learning Adult Education Courses
- Professional Development Scheme Policy
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Specsavers VDU Vouchers
- Boots Flu Vouchers
- Perkbox – access a range of discounts in-store and online at nationwide shops.
Further information about the job
As Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership and accountability for the direction, standards and quality of education at Clare Community Primary School, and play an important role in shaping the wider vision of primary education across the Trust.
Working closely with the Deputy Director of Primary Education and the Trust’s Executive Leadership Team, you will help drive innovation, strengthen leadership capacity and ensure the school continues to deliver excellent outcomes for pupils.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide inspirational leadership that delivers high standards of teaching, learning and pupil outcomes
- Lead and develop strong leadership teams across the school
- Embed the Anglian Learning ethos, values and educational vision
- Foster positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents, governors and the wider community
- Develop innovative curriculum and teaching approaches for 21st-century education
- Work collaboratively with Trust shared services including HR, Finance, Estates, IT and Operations
- Build system-wide leadership capacity through strategic staffing structures and governance
- Ensure the school remains outward-facing and actively engaged within the Trust network
Clare Community Primary School is a warm, ambitious, and community‑focused primary school serving children aged 4–11 in the historic Suffolk town of Clare. As a 210-place school, it offers a close-knit, inclusive environment grounded in five core values that shape every aspect of school life: Citizenship, Learning to Learn, Aiming High, Respecting Ourselves and Others, and Enjoying Learning.These values underpin a nurturing ethos that supports pupils to become confident, caring, and motivated learners.
The school benefits from well-equipped facilities and extensive outdoor learning spaces, enriching and extending pupils’ experiences. A strong sense of citizenship and community permeates school life, strengthened by rich local links and meaningful opportunities beyond the classroom.
Clare Community Primary School maintains highly positive partnerships
with parents and carers, fostering a collaborative culture that supports
every child’s progress and wellbeing. Through its open-door approach and
regular celebration of achievement, families feel welcomed, valued, and
deeply connected to the life of the school—ensuring pupils thrive at the
heart of a truly united community
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Clare Community Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 201 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Clare Community Primary School website
- Email address
- hr@anglianlearning.org
Arranging a visit to Clare Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@anglianlearning.org.
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